Atlanta, GA Ashwood Parkway Office

Vernon Purcell Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities since 2000. Purcell is the sole owner of Ashford Advisors Inc., a general agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and serves on the Dunwoody Country Club Board of Governors. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies, providing customized client relationships through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked at both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2014. Outside of advising, he assists with marketing for his family’s company, MollyTommy, and works as a freelance writer for Successful Farming Publication. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment management through advisor-led discretionary and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party solutions.

John Wells III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he worked at Statesboro Law Group for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he performs music in a band for compensation. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, offering tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Jon Paul Roy is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has previously worked at Apogee Financial Partners and Vente Partners LLC, where he was also the owner of a business consulting services firm. He serves as one of ten elected trustees of The St. Martin in the Fields Trust, a voluntary role with a five-year term. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and proprietary as well as third-party advisory programs.

Emily Pool is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has four years of industry experience, including multiple roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Emily serves on the AssetMark Operations Advisory Board as a volunteer, providing feedback on operational workflows. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting with a combination of advisor-led management and model-based strategies, integrating proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Brett Godwin is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked with Ashford Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts private soccer training. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Capital. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales in the Atlanta area. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Francis is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, based in Atlanta, GA. He has two years of industry experience, previously working with Ashford Advisors for four years and has been engaged in insurance business activities outside of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Palmer Curry is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Ashford Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as co-executor on his mother’s trust. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Jonathan Dewitt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked with both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in offering insurance products independent of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a variety of financial planning, consulting, and digital advisory solutions tailored to client needs.

William Inman Jr. is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He is associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2008. Inman serves as a member of the Mount Vernon Campaign Council, a school-related volunteer position. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and integrated lending options.

Jennifer Hosch is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Freemanville Farms Tree Company, a tree growing and selling business. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and includes access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Michael Ghioto is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2004. His other business activities include the sale of insurance products outside of Guardian on a brokerage basis. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Norman Plotkin is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a financial planner for Holocaust Survivor Services through Jewish Family & Children Services of Atlanta and is active in local sailing organizations, serving as Vice Commodore of the Barefoot Sailing Club and participating on the audit committee for America’s Boating Club in Atlanta. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning, ongoing consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Austin Ehlinger is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Atlanta, GA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor of his parent's estate and occasionally offers insurance products beyond those provided by Guardian to meet client needs. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies, supporting client relationships through tailored financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.